Runner and Jogger Accidents in Los Angeles

Runner and jogger accidents in Los Angeles could cause serious injury to you or your loved ones. Like other pedestrians, runners and joggers have minimal protection from collisions with motor vehicles or bicycles. Your injury from a jogging accident could result in a variety of damages, depending on the circumstances.

The experienced personal injury attorneys at CD Law can provide you with personalized representation to pursue claims for compensation after an accident. We make it easy for you to access our attorneys. We stay in close contact, and you are welcome to communicate with us by text. Reach out today to learn more about your options for recovery after a pedestrian accident.

What Are Common Causes of Runner and Jogger Accidents?

Several factors can contribute to a running accident, including the location, time, and actions of nearby drivers. For example, accidents involving runners and joggers may be more likely to occur at night or in other situations with reduced visibility. Locations with limited sidewalk space or unmarked crosswalks may also pose a greater risk to joggers. Beyond these circumstances, common reasons that runners and joggers are hit by vehicles in Los Angeles include the following driving habits:

• Distracted driving
• Not using headlights when driving at night
• Speeding
• Failing to yield the right-of-way
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

The personal injury attorneys at CD Law work with investigators to help you identify the possible causes of your accident and who to hold responsible. This process involves gathering available documents and evidence, such as police reports or traffic camera footage, to support your case.

Liability in Runner and Jogger Accidents

Runners and joggers have the same rights and obligations as other pedestrians when it comes to using sidewalks and crossing roadways. Drivers must yield the right-of-way to runners or joggers crossing a roadway at any marked or unmarked intersection under Vehicle Code § 21950. However, runners also have an obligation under § 21953 not to cross a roadway when it would constitute an immediate hazard.

CD Law could file a claim against the party liable for your injury and pursue compensation on your behalf. The damages in a jogger accident case may vary depending on the severity of the injury and other factors. Common damages to claim after an accident include those for your pain and suffering, medical care costs, and lost earning capacity. Damages may also be available to compensate for other losses that affect your quality of life or enjoyment.

An injured party’s percentage of fault for an accident could also impact the compensation recovered at trial or in settlement. California Civil Code § 1714 imposes a rule of comparative fault that reduces a plaintiff’s compensation in proportion to their percentage of fault in causing the accident. Traffic collisions involving runners and joggers in Los Angeles could have complex facts that create the potential for disputes about fault. Our attorneys work to identify these issues and inform you of strategies to protect your right to compensation from a liable party.

Contact Our Trusted Los Angeles Attorneys After a Running or Jogging Traffic Accident

Individuals injured in runner and jogger accidents in Los Angeles must file their claim within the two-year statute of limitations under Code § 335.1. Failing to meet this filing deadline may force a dismissal of the case in court and prevent you from recovering compensation against a negligent party. Contact CD Law today to schedule a free consultation with our personal injury attorneys.